July Round-Up

Whoosh, another month gone! Full of books and bakes...just like I like it.

We're kicking off August with a family beach trip so it's all lists and packing here today.
Cheers to wrapping up Summer well, and thank goodness, Fall coming soon!

Books:

#62. Secrets Ever Green (3★)

#63. Whiskers & Wishes (3.5★)

#64. The Mudpuddle Manual of Natural Magic (3.5★)

#65. A Natural History of Dragons (3★)

#66.  The Witches Catalogue of Wanderlust Essentials (3.5★)

#67. The Murder of Mr. Wickham (3★)

#68. Empire of Shadows (3.5★)

#69. Mindtouch (3.5★)

#70. The Enchanted Greenhouse (3.75★)

#71. The Magic of Lemon Drop Pie (3★)

#72. The Yes Brain (3★)

#73 & #74. Fable and Namesake (4.5★ & 4★)

DNFs: Cackle, Eva Evergreen, Drinks & Sinkholes, Baking Bad, Clean Sweep, The Otherwhere Post

Bakes:

#92. Custard Pie Supreme

#93. Lemon-White Chocolate Cookies

#94. Peach Crisp

#95. Giant Almond Butter Blossoms

#96. Whole Grain Banana Bread

#97. Brown Butter Blueberry Tart

#98. Roasted Plum & Speculoos Icebox Cake

#99. Abuelita's Milk Chocolate Brownies

#100. Chai-Spice Swirl Bread

#101. Vanilla Sprinkle Crinkle Cookies

#102. "Coconut Saras" (absolute fail!)

#103. Scotcharoo Blondies

#104. Classic Deli Rye Bread

#105. Ultimate Strawberry Cake

#106. White Chocolate Ice Cream*

#107. "Aztec Hot Chocolate" Ice Cream*

#108. Brown Butter Toffee Chocolate Chip Cookies

*both of these recipes are from the cookbook The Perfect Scoop and they were both delicious!